The After-Hours Exemption is the key insight
Work evenings (after 6pm), weekends, and public holidays in MM1-MM3 areas (major cities) and bill Medicare — even during your 10-year 19AB moratorium.
Sorted by speed — find the fastest route for your qualifications
Specialist Recognition
Fastest route for experienced GPs. Specialist recognition via RACGP/ACRRM fellowship assessment. Minimal supervised practice required.
🏥 Start Work
2-3 months
🎓 Full Reg
6-8 months
💰 Cost
~$2.5k+
✓ Requirements
RACGP/ACRRM comparable training • Fellowship-level experience
Expedited GP Pathway
Streamlined registration for doctors from UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. No AMC exams required. 6-12 months supervised practice.
🏥 Start Work
3-4 months
🎓 Full Reg
10-14 months
💰 Cost
~$2.7k+
✓ Eligible Countries
🇬🇧 UK (GMC + CCT) • 🇮🇪 Ireland (IMC) • 🇺🇸 USA • 🇨🇦 Canada • 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Traditional Pathway
Full AMC assessment pathway. Required for doctors from non-Competent Authority countries. Includes MCQ and Clinical examinations.
🏥 Start Work
12-14 months
🎓 Full Reg
24-30 months
💰 Cost
~$10.8k+
Required for
🇩🇪 Germany • 🇪🇺 EU/EEA • 🇮🇳 India • 🇵🇰 Pakistan • Other countries
Live processing updates • Personalised pathway analysis • Email alerts
The 10-year Medicare moratorium doesn't mean you can only work in rural areas. These exemption pathways let IMGs work in metropolitan areas.
After-Hours
Work evenings, weekends, public holidays in any location
Spousal Alignment
Exemption based on spouse employment location
Academic/Teaching
For approved academic positions
Locum
Short-term locum work
10 years
Medicare moratorium period
New IMGs cannot bill Medicare in metro areas for 10 years — unless they work in Distribution Priority Areas (DPAs) or qualify for exemptions.
Answer a few questions to see which registration pathway fits your qualifications — and estimate your potential income.
Subscription Service
$7
per month
Q1 2026
Expected launch
One-time Purchase
$99-149
one-time
Q2 2026
Expected launch